Abstract This paper gives a detailed first person account of the earthquake in Santa Clarita, California from the eyes of a public information officer. It describes the policies such as: activating the Emergency Alert System, restoring power and more. It details the responses that were received by disaster relief personnel and how several organizations of emergency workers were able to deal with this crisis.
From the Paper "On Thursday the 15th of last month, at 7:31 a.m., an earthquake of 5.9 Moment Magnitude struck Southern California. The epicenter was near Santa Clarita, a small suburban community about twenty miles north of Los Angeles along the I-5 freeway. I am the Public Information Officer for the Emergency Response Office for the City of Santa Clarita. The following is an account of the five days following that earthquake."
Abstract COMPSTAT is a multifunctional auditing technology designed for American Police in terms of crime elimination and organizational management so as to ensure the publicsafety. The author of the paper examines COMPSTAT, the reasons for its inception and the factors contributing to its development. The writer then goes on to analyze the implementation of the COMSTAT model in the Lowell Police Department, how the model functioned and modifications made to fit the reality of the department. The author also attempts to evaluate the success of the project and the areas where problems were encountered.
Outline:
Topic Overview
Case Analysis
References
From the Paper "In the Lowell Police Department, COMPSTAT was fully put into practice and this department was also given massive fame for its innovative nature under Davis' leadership. The other edge of this department was its small size among those departments that received an overwhelming publicity for implementing COMPSTAT. The flexible structure of Lowell Police Department also became its advantage because it had the capacity to meet the challenges and opportunities produced during the process of organizational change, unlike other small departments. The significant role of COMPSTAT claimed is to provide the police organizations with more efficient and rational potential in response to management's direction. The City of Lowell, Massachusetts, is situated at a distance of thirty miles northwest of Boston alongside the shores of the Merrimack and Concord Rivers (Willis et al., 2003, p. 1-2)."
Compares the effectiveness of two different programs, D.A.R.E and School Resource Officer, adopted in some public schools to help fight the rise of drug and alcohol abuse on campuses.
4,150 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 15 sources, 2002, $ 151.95
Abstract Schools in the United States are increasingly becoming centers of criminal activities among youth with drug and alcohol use on the rise. Parents, teachers and relevant authorities are concerned about the increasing rate of drug and alcohol use in public schools with substantial increase in violent activities on the school property. To rectify this problem and effectively deal with the issue, Los Angeles Police Department suggested a program in 1983 according to which police and school authorities would work together to curb the rising rate of crime in educational institutions. This resulted in the creation and implementation of Drug Abuse resistance program in schools all over the country. But a decade after its implementation, it was found that while DARE was a popular program; it had failed to produce significant positive results. This made some schools in the country look for alternative programs and in the mid 90s, School Resource Officer program was adopted by some schools in the country.
Abstract This paper attempts to address the question of whether or not the technological advances made in today's society have affected the police officer, and if they have, in what manner they have done so. The paper begins with an historical look at police officersafety and then delves into the greater focus of the paper regarding the effects, both negative and positive, of technology on police safety, as well as the evolution and development of technology used for police work.
Outline
Historical Facts of Police OfficerSafety The Creation of 911
The Community Policing Era:1970
The Role of the National Institute for Justice
in the Development of Law Enforcement Technology
New and Emerging Developments in Technology
Statistical Data
From the Paper "The police officer's job is one that is demanding as well as dangerous. From the routine traffic stop to the pursuit of someone armed and dangerous, the police officer depends on the technology and equipment that are the tools of his trade. The advancement of technology in the twentieth century was one of rapid acceleration and has proven to be effective both in the control as well as the perpetration of crime. The technology provided to the police officer is being at all times defended by offensive creations and implementations by the criminal element in society."
Tags: law, enforcement, national, institute, for, justice, gun, nightstick, callboxes, polygraph
Abstract Ergonomics, is the science, or study, of people and their environment and the fit between them. This paper discusses how need to consider ergonomics in office design for several reasons: because the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory boards have mandated it for the health and safety of workers, because it increases employee productivity and retention and because many less tangible benefits will accrue from having a good workplace with healthy and happy employees.
Outline:
Introduction
Findings
Design Factors
Space Considerations
Furniture
Office Equipment
Physical Needs
Work Space
Specific Health Considerations
Aesthetics
From the Paper "It has been demonstrated by much ongoing medical research that office employees are subject to a range of medical problems and injuries caused by poor work space or equipment design. Recently OSHA has begun to pay more attention to office environments, and after many investigations of claims, OSHA made new rules for office environments to protect workers concerning noise level, light, and ventilation. If a company is found to be in violation of OSHA riles, the fines can be huge, starting at about $75,000 per instance and ranging up to $500,000. It pays to know and comply with the rules. In addition to the danger of being fined by OSHA, insurance rates can rise as violations are reported."
Abstract In this paper, the writer describes what his approach would be, as a chief of police in a small midwestern town, to training the police officers working under him. First, the writer writer explains why it is important for his officers to be trained in community relations and in officersafety. The writer then discusses how officers have to appreciate the need for maintaining a police force and a positive police presence in small towns and must also keep their vehicles in good condition. Next, the writer relates that he would eliminate and discourage rogue cops, as well as discourage any individuals who think they are going to be cowboys. Lastly, the writer explains how he would acknowledge the stresses inherent in working in small town patrols, and how he would reduce them as much as possible.
From the Paper "First and foremost, I would have my officers trained in community relations. There is a lot of mistrust on both sides of the law at the street level, between the public and the police enforcement agencies. Fortunately, in this small midwestern town, there is a high level of gentility and more of a family atmosphere than in cities with large amounts of urban sprawl. This takes much of the tensions out of the relationship between the police and the public.
"However, community relations is also important because it is beneficial for the police to establish links with commuity members. While this is a small and relatively peaceful town, there are relatively few crimes, but there are also many criminals or fugitives passing through in and around the area. The way this can be addressed is through effectively communicating with people and making it clear to the community to help police and monitor not only the community but also the surrounding areas. This also supports law enforcement foremost in those areas."
Abstract This paper examines how the Committee of PublicSafety was created by the National Convention April 6, 1793 as a strong executive body to take control in post-revolutionary France. It looks at its reign of terror including its military victories and failures, its effect on the economy and its rule of the people through fear.
From the Paper "Once the Committee of Public gained its control over France it began to try to solve many of France's problems. Plans were being created on how to deal with persons who were suspect of counter-revolutionary actions. Many laws had already been passed against emigres and non-juring priests, yet there was no concise law describing how to deal with all suspect persons. The Law of Suspects, created September 17, 1794, was the first attempt to create a legal definition of 'suspects.' This law defined suspects vaguely. Suspects were described as persons who in any way have shown to be federalists or counter-revolutionary; those who could not give a good explanation of their civic duty to the revolution; former nobles and their families who have not shown complete support for the revolution, and those who have been denied the certificate of good citizenship. "
Abstract The purpose of this paper is threefold. Firstly, the paper provides a summary of contemporary research into the question of public school safety. Secondly, the author interviewed a professional in the field of education to gain a firsthand perspective on the matter. Finally, the author analyzed the results of that interview, carefully comparing and contrasting the results with the research.
From the Paper "The purpose of this study is threefold. One, a summary of contemporary research into the subject of safety within the public school systems in the United States will be examined. This research overview should not be considered comprehensive of the whole of this complex field. Rather, it's aim is to provide a general assessment of current trends in this field and examine whether public schools are generally safe. Two, the author has interviewed an education professional with several questions based on the research from the first section. The professional is an elementary teacher in a working class, western Pennsylvanian school. This individual has asked to remain anonymous and will be referred to throughout the interview as Edith. The questions I have asked Edith have been designed to garner a first-hand assessment of public school safety."
Abstract The paper relates that public relations' (PR) many initiatives, strategies and programs are invaluable for accomplishing both organizational and societal communication goals. The paper explores four different public relations functions, two illustrating the organizational aspect of PR and the other two showing the societal aspect. The paper also shows how the profit motive is critical in the organizational approaches to PR, while the need for educating, informing and persuading citizens on health, safety and welfare issues is a critical difference in societal institutions.
Outline:
Introduction
Organizational Functions of PR
Societal Functions of Public Relations
Comparing Organizational and Societal Public Relations
From the Paper "Any for-profit organization to survive needs to have a continual stream of information going to all its significant stakeholders. These stakeholders include industry and financial analysts, journalists, customers, suppliers, shareholders, employees, and prospects for the company's products and services. Public relations strategies vary by each of these stakeholder groups. All strategies however share a common goal of informing, persuading and ultimately increasing the credibility and position of a company in an industry within each of these key stakeholder groups."
An insight into the The U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO), the branch of government that is charged with the examination of many financial aspects of government and government run agencies.
Abstract This paper discusses the history, purpose and background of the Government Accounting (GAO) as well as the duties that the office is responsible for. It reviews literature that illustrates the office in action and in summary discusses whether the GAO is performing a valuable and vital task to the public or is a waste of money.
From the Paper "During the last few years there has been a public outcry and demand to investigate government spending. The public was brought stories by the media about the government paying thousands of dollars for toilet seats, and spending hundreds of dollars on a screwdriver and other such tools. When the reports began to surface about wasted government spending the public became angry. Lobbyists across the nation began to demand an accounting of not only tax dollars but also why they were being spent the way they were."
Tags: spending, tax, dollars, congress, agency, public
Abstract This paper takes a look at the changes which have occurred in the day-to-day running of an office from a PR perspective. Detailed analysis of issues such as stationary, copiers, computer programs and time sheets. The writer shows that the PR officer was previously involved in much nitty-gritty administration but this past decade technology has made this job much less menial.
From the Paper "Thirteen years ago, one of the first articles concentrating on the process of delivering public relations services appeared in Public Relations Journal, which is presently obsolete. A significant shift in the methods of how we provide PR services has occurred in the last decade. One no longer talks about the filing time of piles of documents yet to be typed or proofed by secretaries. Nowadays, in most agencies secretaries are a thing of the past. We have the capabilities to create, edit, and deliver documents at a faster rate than ever before. With our space-age technology such as e-mail, mobile e-mail, remote computing, personal digital assistants, and cellular phones, it is impossible to tell someone else they cannot contact you unless you are at the office or at home. PR professionals have become so caught up in this technological boom that this constant connectivity has taken the place of thinking for some. They just need some time to sit back and think on their own. It is difficult to paint a portrait of office life in the early 1990s. In the business world, ten years is too much time; changes have been made so regularly that no one can honestly remember what happened in a given year, but here are some of the obvious differences:"
Tags: process, public, relations, administration, work, technology, client, time, save
Abstract This paper looks at how current administration is spending money on public health programs and evaluates whether it is really enough. It analyzes whether spending money without restructuring the process in America is really going to have the sort of outcome that the country needs. It examines how the nation is becoming more focused on the "what ifs" of public health care than on focusing on the state of public health as it currently exists due to factors such as biological warfare. It discusses the need for public health programs to prepare in case such attacks occur, but also the need of public health and safety to assist us with the world that we are living in today. A world where people are dying because they do not have access to funds, because programs and cutbacks are shutting the doors.
From the Paper "Governmental agencies may be advertising grant programs that may at first not necessarily look like public health type block grants. For example the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development offers grant opportunities often that end up keeping the public health infrastructure complete. The Department of Housing and Urban Development the Indian Community Development Block grant (ICDBG) program. ?The Indian Community Development Block grant program provides eligible grantees with direct grants for use in developing viable Indian and Alaska Native Communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate income persons. Eligible applicants include any Indian tribe, band, group, or nation including Alaskan Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos or Alaska Native village, which has established a relationship to the Federal government as defined in the program regulations."
Tags: cutbacks, biological, warfare, aids, money, government
Abstract The following paper discusses the reasons why smoking should not be allowed in public places. The writer expresses his strong views against smoking and proposes that laws be passed to protect non-smokers from smokers.
From the Paper "Smoking vs. nonsmoking in a public area; should people be allowed a choice? I think smoking in public places should not be allowed. Imagine sitting in a public place, unable to enjoy the air you are breathing due to the cloud of smoke coming from the person sitting near you. The fact that smoking is allowed has put the smoker and the nonsmoker in an uncomfortable situation. Being uncomfortable for the smoker is by choice, but the nonsmoker has no choice and this is why it shouldn't be allowed. We weren't made for smoking and neither was our environment."
Abstract This paper compares the prevention and investigation of crime by public law enforcement and by private security. It first discusses their history and their roles at the time of their inception. The paper then discusses and compares how their roles have significantly changed and in many cases expanded to meet the growing demands of today's society.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Responsibilities of Public Law Enforcement
Defining Private Security
The Role of Private Security
Similarities and Differences
Conclusion
From the Paper "The goals of both public law enforcement and private security companies are to protect the lives and properties as well as prevent crime for the communities and companies they serve. Although the roles of both entities are very similar, it is very important to recognize that the limited authority that private security officers have. Public law enforcement officers have official police powers to make an arrest of anyone who is violating the law. The primary role of private security officers is to, "observe and report". While this is not their only duty has the roles of security officers have changed significantly over the years, these duties are limited to the clients for which they are hired for. This distinguished difference is what separates public law enforcement and private security company officers even though both attempt to accomplish the same goal."
